Katherine E. "Kay" O'Brien of Medford died on Friday, March 6, at the Woburn Nursing Center. A lifelong Medford resident, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth O'Brien. Kay attended St. James Parochial School and was employed as a social worker for the City of Medford. She loved to travel, and later in life was very active with the Medford Senior Center. Kay was very generous with family, enjoyed watching sports with her brother Joseph and friend Eddie, and was described as honest, sharp and witty.
Kay was the dear sister of the late Eugene and Joseph O'Brien, and the loving cousin of Leo and Cornelius O'Brien, and Denis Coughlin. She is also survived by many loving family and friends. Kay's family wishes to express their gratitude to her devoted caregivers from Comforcare, Lou, Sabine and Margaret.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Friday, March 13 at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday, March 12 from 4 through 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.